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... 3 Contents Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...12 Changing the Power Off Timer Setting 13 Placing Originals on the Scanner ...15 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 15 Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner 17 Removing ...Scan...28 Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button 28 Changing Default Scan Button Settings 30 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 31 Starting a Scan Using Easy Photo Scan 32 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 34 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ...35 Scan Modes...36...
... 3 Contents Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...12 Changing the Power Off Timer Setting 13 Placing Originals on the Scanner ...15 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 15 Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner 17 Removing ...Scan...28 Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button 28 Changing Default Scan Button Settings 30 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 31 Starting a Scan Using Easy Photo Scan 32 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 34 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ...35 Scan Modes...36...
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...Guidelines ...60 Selecting Scan File Settings ...61 Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings 62 Scanning Special Projects...63 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 64 Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology 64 DIGITAL ICE Technology Specifications 66 ...Utility 79 Source Type Settings - Office Mode 48 Available Image Adjustments - Mac OS X 77 Using the Scanner as Expected 87 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 87 Cannot Start Epson Scan ...88 4 Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode 54 Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode 53...
...Guidelines ...60 Selecting Scan File Settings ...61 Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings 62 Scanning Special Projects...63 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 64 Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology 64 DIGITAL ICE Technology Specifications 66 ...Utility 79 Source Type Settings - Office Mode 48 Available Image Adjustments - Mac OS X 77 Using the Scanner as Expected 87 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 87 Cannot Start Epson Scan ...88 4 Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode 54 Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode 53...
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Mac OS X 95 Where to Uninstall Your Scanner Software 94 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows 94 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Scanning is Slow ...89 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 89 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only 90 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned ...
Mac OS X 95 Where to Uninstall Your Scanner Software 94 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows 94 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Scanning is Slow ...89 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 89 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only 90 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned ...
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Scanner Parts Scanner Buttons and Lights Parent topic: Scanner Basics Scanner Parts 1 Scanner cover 8 Scanner Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner. Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Timer Setting Scanner Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your scanner.
Scanner Parts Scanner Buttons and Lights Parent topic: Scanner Basics Scanner Parts 1 Scanner cover 8 Scanner Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner. Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Timer Setting Scanner Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your scanner.
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1 Transparency unit window (behind document mat) Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations 11
1 Transparency unit window (behind document mat) Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations 11
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Scanner Buttons and Lights Buttons 1 PDF 2 email 3 copy 4 start Lights 5 Ready 6 Error 12
Scanner Buttons and Lights Buttons 1 PDF 2 email 3 copy 4 start Lights 5 Ready 6 Error 12
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...and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson, then EPSON Scan, then click EPSON Scan Settings. • Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, then open the Epson Software folder and double-click the EPSON Scan Settings icon. 13 Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Timer Setting... You can use the Epson Scan Settings software to the Start screen, right-click the...
...and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson, then EPSON Scan, then click EPSON Scan Settings. • Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, then open the Epson Software folder and double-click the EPSON Scan Settings icon. 13 Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Timer Setting... You can use the Epson Scan Settings software to the Start screen, right-click the...
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Click OK. Enter the time period you want before the scanner turns off automatically as the Power Off Timer setting. (To disable the Power Off Timer setting, enter 0 (zero).) 4. Parent topic: Scanner Basics 14 Click Power Off Timer. 3. 2.
Click OK. Enter the time period you want before the scanner turns off automatically as the Power Off Timer setting. (To disable the Power Off Timer setting, enter 0 (zero).) 4. Parent topic: Scanner Basics 14 Click Power Off Timer. 3. 2.
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... your originals on the scanner. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals directly on the scanner glass for an extended period, or they may damage the scanner. Caution: Do not ...scanner glass and do not press on the glass with too much force, or it . Open the scanner cover. 2. Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to avoid damaging it may stick to the glass. 1. Make sure the document mat is installed inside the scanner cover. 15 Do not leave photos on the scanner...
... your originals on the scanner. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals directly on the scanner glass for an extended period, or they may damage the scanner. Caution: Do not ...scanner glass and do not press on the glass with too much force, or it . Open the scanner cover. 2. Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to avoid damaging it may stick to the glass. 1. Make sure the document mat is installed inside the scanner cover. 15 Do not leave photos on the scanner...
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Place your original in place. • If you are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other thick document, close the scanner cover and hold it down as shown. Slide the original to keep your original facedown on the scanner glass. Do one of the following: • Close the scanner cover gently to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass with the top edge facing as you scan. 16 Make sure they are scanning a book or other . 4. 3.
Place your original in place. • If you are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other thick document, close the scanner cover and hold it down as shown. Slide the original to keep your original facedown on the scanner glass. Do one of the following: • Close the scanner cover gently to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass with the top edge facing as you scan. 16 Make sure they are scanning a book or other . 4. 3.
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This uncovers the transparency unit window beneath the mat. 1. Open the scanner cover. 17 Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your original film or slides on the Scanner Removing the Document Mat You must remove the document mat from the scanner to scan film or slides. Removing the Document Mat Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner Replacing the Document Mat Parent topic: Placing Originals on the scanner.
This uncovers the transparency unit window beneath the mat. 1. Open the scanner cover. 17 Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your original film or slides on the Scanner Removing the Document Mat You must remove the document mat from the scanner to scan film or slides. Removing the Document Mat Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner Replacing the Document Mat Parent topic: Placing Originals on the scanner.
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3. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Related tasks Cleaning Your Scanner Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner You can place 35 mm film strips on the scanner using the 35 mm film strip holder. 19 Clean the transparency unit window and the scanner glass before placing your film or slides.
3. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Related tasks Cleaning Your Scanner Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner You can place 35 mm film strips on the scanner using the 35 mm film strip holder. 19 Clean the transparency unit window and the scanner glass before placing your film or slides.
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Make sure the white areas on the film strips should appear backward. Open the 35 mm film strip holder cover. 2. Do not cover any of the small holes in any wording on the back of the film strips or use gloves, or you may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. 1. Caution: Hold only the edges of the holder are not scratched, dirty, or covered in the holder. 20 Slide up to two film strips into the holder with the shiny side facing down as shown. Note: The images and any way or the scanner may damage the film.
Make sure the white areas on the film strips should appear backward. Open the 35 mm film strip holder cover. 2. Do not cover any of the small holes in any wording on the back of the film strips or use gloves, or you may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. 1. Caution: Hold only the edges of the holder are not scratched, dirty, or covered in the holder. 20 Slide up to two film strips into the holder with the shiny side facing down as shown. Note: The images and any way or the scanner may damage the film.
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3. Close the holder cover and press it down all the edges of the cover to keep the holder in place. Place the holder on the scanner. 7. Slide tab "A" on the holder into place. Also press down until it . 4. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner 21 Close the scanner cover gently to secure it clicks into area "A" on the scanner glass as shown. Open the scanner cover. 5. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 6.
3. Close the holder cover and press it down all the edges of the cover to keep the holder in place. Place the holder on the scanner. 7. Slide tab "A" on the holder into place. Also press down until it . 4. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner 21 Close the scanner cover gently to secure it clicks into area "A" on the scanner glass as shown. Open the scanner cover. 5. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 6.
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Make sure the white areas on the scanner using the support sheet that came with the medium format film holder. 1. If your film is..., dirty, or covered in the holder. • If the edges of the small holes in any way or the scanner may damage the film. Slide the medium format film into the holder with the glossy side facing up. 22 Do not... cover any wording on the film strips should appear backward. Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner You can flatten it using the medium format film holder. Open the medium format film holder cover. 2. Note: The ...
Make sure the white areas on the scanner using the support sheet that came with the medium format film holder. 1. If your film is..., dirty, or covered in the holder. • If the edges of the small holes in any way or the scanner may damage the film. Slide the medium format film into the holder with the glossy side facing up. 22 Do not... cover any wording on the film strips should appear backward. Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner You can flatten it using the medium format film holder. Open the medium format film holder cover. 2. Note: The ...
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Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 6. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the scanner. 7. Also press down until it clicks into place. Open the scanner cover. 5. Close the film holder cover and press it . 4. Align tab "B" on the holder with area "B" on the Scanner 24 Close the scanner cover gently to secure it down all the edges of the cover to keep the holder in place. 3. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown.
Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 6. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the scanner. 7. Also press down until it clicks into place. Open the scanner cover. 5. Close the film holder cover and press it . 4. Align tab "B" on the holder with area "B" on the Scanner 24 Close the scanner cover gently to secure it down all the edges of the cover to keep the holder in place. 3. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown.
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... edges of the film strips or use gloves, or you may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. 1. Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner You can place 35 mm slides on the scanner using the slide portion of the holder are not scratched, dirty, or covered in any way or the... scanner may damage the film. Make sure the white areas on the back of the 35 mm film strip holder. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover. 3. Align tab "C" on the holder with area "C" on the...
... edges of the film strips or use gloves, or you may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. 1. Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner You can place 35 mm slides on the scanner using the slide portion of the holder are not scratched, dirty, or covered in any way or the... scanner may damage the film. Make sure the white areas on the back of the 35 mm film strip holder. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover. 3. Align tab "C" on the holder with area "C" on the...
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4. Note: The images and any of the small holes in the direction shown. Close the scanner cover gently to four slides into the film holder with the shiny sides facing down in the film holder. 5. Open the scanner cover. 26 Do not cover any wording on the Scanner Replacing the Document Mat You must replace the document mat in place. Place up to keep the film holder in the scanner before scanning reflective originals, such as documents. 1. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the slides should appear backward.
4. Note: The images and any of the small holes in the direction shown. Close the scanner cover gently to four slides into the film holder with the shiny sides facing down in the film holder. 5. Open the scanner cover. 26 Do not cover any wording on the Scanner Replacing the Document Mat You must replace the document mat in place. Place up to keep the film holder in the scanner before scanning reflective originals, such as documents. 1. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the slides should appear backward.
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2. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the scanner cover with the white surface facing out. Slide the document mat into the notches on the Scanner 27
2. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the scanner cover with the white surface facing out. Slide the document mat into the notches on the Scanner 27